4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (75+ words) Springfield News-Leader What brings us happiness isn't always easy to identify. Of course, happiness is deeply personal and influenced by a variety of factors, both in and out of our control. Things like maintaining a positive mindset or spending time…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (304+ words) As summer gives way to fall, Missourians may be looking forward to cooler temperatures, changing leaves and a break from seasonal pests. Unfortunately, ticks aren't one of them. In reality, there is no true off-season for ticks. These parasitic arachnids…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1487+ words) When Joshua Grigaitis founded the Mighty Kind Company in St. Louis in 2019, his team started by producing flavored sparkling water infused with CBD, a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis. The company has since become a major player in the market…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (342+ words) SPRINGFIELD — The high school sports calendar continues to heat up. Some of the best athletes in the Springfield area are working towards peak fitness. It's now time to vote for the News-Leader's athlete of the week for Aug. 31-Sept. 5. Voting…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (81+ words) news-leader.com South Springfield wine bar, restaurant plans to add lunch to menu This week in 417 food news, a Springfield restaurant announces it will start serving lunch soon. Plus, how to get a free treat on Sept. 15. Springfield restaurant adds…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (26+ words) Springfield News-Leader Running back Braxton Bell delivers Ozark its first win with two touchdowns...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (582+ words) Judges of the Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday, Sept. 2 repeatedly pressed attorneys defending Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to explain why voters should not see a referendum on congressional redistricting on the November ballot. The case over the gerrymandered congressional…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (19+ words) news-leader.com See progress on Jordan Creek daylighting in downtown Springfield...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (79+ words) Springfield News-Leader Springfield tourism awards honor local leaders shaping industry growth Visit Springfield has named three recipients of its 2026 Toast to Tourism Awards, honoring contributions to the travel and tourism industry in Springfield. The awards will be presented Sept. 10 at…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (79+ words) news-leader.com Juvenile detained after stabbing inside Parkview football's locker room SPRINGFIELD — An assault occurred inside Parkview High School football's locker room on Friday, Aug. 28. Following Parkview’s 7-6 defeat to Reeds Spring, a Parkview player was stabbed by a fellow player…...